R&D Mechanical Engineer — Consumer Tool Innovator

Oetiker; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oetiker Tool Corporation is seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to help transform customer needs into robust products. You will design and prototype mechanical tools, draft detailed drawings, and lead testing with the global R&D team under project leadership.

The role requires hands-on development, solid communication in English, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery of innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an R&D Mechanical Engineer, focused on consumer products and mechanism design is a plus.
• Higher degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with relevant work experience, English communication skills required.
• Experience explaining complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical hand tools and drive industrialization while meeting quality, cost and schedule goals.
• Create concepts, prototypes, detailed drawings, assembly drawings, and product documentation.
• Execute feasibility, verification, and validation tests and improve test equipment and procedures.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA, tolerance, and stress analysis on new and existing designs.
• Assist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issues and drive product improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver solutions.

Skills

3D-CAD/SolidWorks

Hands-on prototyping

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Design for Six Sigma

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Interpersonal skills

Quality-focused work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D Printers

Shop tools

Job description

Oetiker Tool Corporation is seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to help transform customer needs into robust products. You will design and prototype mechanical tools, draft detailed drawings, and lead testing with the global R&D team under project leadership.

The role requires hands-on development, solid communication in English, and collaboration with suppliers and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery of innovative solutions.